About the Bornean Peacock-Pheasant
The Bornean peacock-pheasant is a medium-sized pheasant. It is probably the rarest and certainly the least known of all peacock-pheasants. This elusive bird is endemic to lowland forests of Borneo.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Polyplectron schleiermacheri |
| Species Codes | bopphe1, BPPH, BOPP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Bornean Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Bornean Peacock-Pheasant?
The Bornean peacock-pheasant is a medium-sized pheasant. It is probably the rarest and certainly the least known of all peacock-pheasants. This elusive bird is endemic to lowland forests of Borneo....
Where can I report a Bornean Peacock-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Peacock-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bopphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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